Stories Inspired by Travel & Textiles – MAYTA Collection

Stories Inspired by Travel & Textiles

Basics of Essential Oils: Health and Healing

by Maggie O'Reilly

Basics of Essential Oils: Health and Healing

Over the holidays, unfortunately for my family, we all got sick with the flu and spent the entire break tucked inside watching movies and getting ...
Posted in bath, diffuser, diffuser jewelry, essential oil guide, essential oil safety, essential oils, healing, healthy, lavender, lifestyle, relaxation, spa, tea tree oil, thieves, wellness

Hello October....it's Officially Fall in the Midwest

by Maggie O'Reilly

Hello October....it's Officially Fall in the Midwest

  Fall has a wonderful way of renewing us, it is the feeling of the start of something fresh and clean and new, and yet the feeling of the means to...
Posted in apple cider donut, apple picking, bonfire, changing season, cozy, fall, fall leaves, fall season, harbor country, hiking, midwest, peru frazada, smore's, sweater weather

Travel Guide : Dallas, Texas

by Maggie O'Reilly

Travel Guide : Dallas, Texas

I will be sharing my travel guide of Dallas Texas. I was only there for a short 24 hours and hope that this travel guide inspires you to take advantage of even the small free time we have to take it into your hands and use it for adventure and travel! I made it to so many wonderful places in Dallas and want to share the wonderful places I found! I hope you enjoy this travel guide and I hope it truly inspires you to go on an adventure.

Kids are Back in School.....It's Time to Relax

by Lexi Campbell

Kids are Back in School.....It's Time to Relax

What do you like to do on your day off?  Well the next time you get a free morning or afternoon, we have the perfect way to relax. Take our advice...

Get Centered with Yourself

by Lexi Campbell

Get Centered with Yourself

Improving Self Awareness and a more Centered Self   5 habits before bed, 5 habits in the morning.    We live in a chaotic world that demands a con...

A Floral Shop inspired by nature, art and textures

by Maggie O'Reilly

A Floral Shop inspired by nature, art and textures

Bloom 3 in LaGrange, IL. is a floral shop that has a curated collection of art, interiors, textiles, and nature.   A full-service florist, inspired by nature, art, fashion and the textures of life.
Posted in Candles, Chicago Suburbs, Floral Shop, Florist, Interior Design, LaGrange IL, Private Event, Women-Owned

A Trip to New York City Never Disappoints

by Maggie O'Reilly

A Trip to New York City Never Disappoints

Before I go to New York – I map out my “Must See’s – Must Do’s and of course my Must Eats’” 

This trips roundup was dominated by beverages and a visit to my favorite store…….

Posted in ABC Home & Carpet, East Coast, furniture, Home Deccor, Hot Chocolate, Maman Cafe, Matcha Tea, New York City, New York City Cafe, NYC Subway

A Moment in Paris

by Maggie O'Reilly

A Moment in Paris

Most of the time my travels revolve around my full-time job as a Medical Event planner.  I typically travel once a month overseeing conferences tha...
Posted in Baguette, European Travel, French Food, French Wine, morocco, Paris, Paris Excursions, Paris Nights

Reflecting on my First Textile Adventure

by Maggie O'Reilly
I was recently interviewed by My Sanctuary Shop on my brand and how I got started.  That fun exercise brought me down memory lane of when I really ...
Posted in chamula, mexico, travel, tzotzil

Much more than the Alamo...

by Maggie O'Reilly
I was headed to San Antonio, Texas, for the week for my full-time job and couldn’t wait to discover the town’s treasures. But because of the hustle and bustle of getting ready for my work meeting, putting up our family’s Christmas decorations, and taking care of kids with pink eye, I was not able to do my research on San Antonio.

New Products for the New Year

by Maggie O'Reilly
I have been a little quiet over here.  Mainly because I had a large event in Chicago in late August an unexpectedly sold out of nearly everything! ...
Posted in moroccan textile, morocco

Adventures in Morocco & a Barely Survived Hammam.........

by Maggie O'Reilly
Back in May, I had the opportunity to take a short trip to Marrakesh, Morocco.  I was in Barcelona for business and knew that if I did not book a t...
Posted in marrakech travel, marrakesh, medina, morocco, north africa, souk, spice cafe
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